Younger brother of Roberts Bukarts. Smallish winger with soft hands.
Fine east-west skater but not speedy. Low centre of gravity and strong lower body.
Sturdy and always tried to play bigger than his size, showing a lot of heart.
Hard snapshot and good one-timer.
Was the youngest player ever in the KHL to sign a professional contract at the age of 16.
Played junior hockey in Canada (WHL) and professional hockey in AHL and ECHL.
Known as Richards Bukarts in North America.
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